India Hosts Bloomberg Forum; PM Modi Champions 'Power to Empower' and Digital Growth
Addressing the Bloomberg Economic Forum hosted in India, the speaker emphasised that global power in the 21st century has shifted towards technology, data, knowledge, and innovation. Outlining the vision of 'Power to Empower', the address underscored that the true value of power lies in enabling and collaborating rather than controlling. Drawing on Indian governance and ancient traditions, the address pointed to India's democratic landscape, boasting over 100 languages, 80,000 registered publications, over 1,000 satellite TV channels, and more than 500 million users each on YouTube and Instagram. Highlighting reforms since 2014, the speaker explained how affordable mobile data opened opportunities for small-town students, rural shopkeepers, and youth. The address also showcased India's unified digital payments ecosystem used by street vendors and large showrooms alike, noting that India shares open-source digital public infrastructure, such as the CoWIN platform, with partner nations and the Global South to empower humanity.